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INARI

Descend from the heavens and slay the evil spirits plaguing Japan in INARI, a college project made by students at Columbia College of Chicago. Slice your way through wicked yokai as you run across rooftops and make your way to the leader of the demonic parade.

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Developer
Chowdahound
Publisher
Astrocat, Chowdahound
Release
December 6, 2023
2 years and 240 days ago
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Positive38 reviews86.8%

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About the Game

DIVINE RETRIBUTION!


INARI is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game where you play as Daisuke, a heavenly kitsune sent down to liberate Japan from the yokai that have overrun its streets. Overcome the hordes of demons plaguing the land and dethrone the ringleader of the chaos in INARI's story mode.

SLICE AND DICE!


Slay enemies in style with an arsenal of different attacks - from quick stabs to hard-hitting heavies and even aerial swipes. By stringing together moves to create combos, you can cut through enemies with ease and rack up divine style points.

CONQUER THE DEMON TRAIN!


Banish the yokai yakuza in an additional game mode where you can collect items to enhance your combat abilities. Claw your way through every train car and stop the nefarious plans of the yakuza lords who have taken over the train.
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